For more than a decade, John and Therese Gardner have given Bethel theatre students the opportunity to experience world-class productions, build lasting relationships and grow as artists through the Stratford Experience.
One Gift Makes a Big Difference
Alumni support helped transform Sufficient Grounds Café and Campus Store into updated gathering spaces for students, study and community at Bethel University.
Lead Gift Honors Family Legacy
Alumni support and a lead gift honoring the Carpenter family are helping launch Bethel University’s new Morey Field turf project.
Andrew ‘07 and Anna (Salazar) Conrad ‘08
Bethel alumni Andrew ‘07 and Anna Conrad ‘08 share how relationships formed at Bethel have shaped their faith, family and community for years.
Miriam (Swank) Wertz ’83
Bethel alumna Miriam (Swank) Wertz ’83 shares how her experience shaped her faith, family and lifelong community across generations.
Kendall Kenders
Junior Psychology major Kendall Kenders came to Bethel University looking for opportunities to learn and grow.
Lian Glomski ’21
Once Lian Glomski ’21 opened her heart to the Bethel community, it changed her life in ways she could never have imagined.
Focusing their Lives on God, Family and Education
For Wyn and Carol Laidig, investing in Bethel University merges their core values with a conviction to live their lives according to what the Bible says.
Atupele (Anna) Simenti: Restored for a Purpose
Anna Simenti is a first-year international student with a contagious smile and a resilient spirit who is adamant about sharing her testimony with others to bring glory to God.
Honoring a Faithful Life Through Legacy Giving
For Rev. Harold Ayabe, Ph.D., faith and education opened doors of unimaginable opportunity. Now, his daughter, Dr. Sharon, is honoring his life through a significant gift to Bethel University so future students can experience that same life transformation.